KABUL: The Afghan Taliban welcomed Kyrgyzstan’s recent decision to remove the “Emirate of Islamia” from its list of banned organizations, although Kyrgyz authorities have yet to publicly comment on the move.
Afghan Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Abdul Qahar Balkhi praised the action, describing it as a positive step toward fostering political understanding in the region and strengthening ties between Afghanistan’s Islamic Emirate and other nations.
Despite this development, the Taliban government remains unrecognized by any country, nearly three years after regaining control of Afghanistan. This lack of recognition continues to isolate the group on the global stage.
Meanwhile, a recent United Nations Security Council (UNSC) report has raised alarm over the persistent “terrorist threat” in Afghanistan. The report highlights increased collaboration between the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Afghan Taliban in cross-border attacks, particularly targeting Pakistani military posts. Pakistan has suffered over 800 attacks in recent months, according to the UNSC’s Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team.
The report also notes growing concerns among UN member states regarding terrorism originating from Afghanistan. It outlines how the TTP and Afghan Taliban are sharing resources, training camps, and conducting more coordinated attacks under the banner of “Tehrik-e-Jihad Pakistan.”
Additionally, Al-Qaeda is reportedly seeking to strengthen ties with non-Afghan regional terrorist groups, such as ETIM/TIP, the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan, and Jamaat Ansarullah, with an eye toward expanding operations into Central Asia.
